Should the government tax Christmas trees for trade group promotions?

Pork producers do it. So do those who produce beef, milk, soybeans, cotton. Christmas tree producers have asked the federal government to tax their product 15 cents a tree to finance a trade group promotion effort like “Got milk?” or “Beef. Its what’s for dinner.” The tree sellers hope it will encourage consumers to buy real instead of fake trees during the holidays.

Should the government tax Christmas trees for trade group promotions?

Yes. Trade groups need government help to unite for their own good.

No. Choice and competition makes the economy stronger, not government intervention.